Re: which WWII USA weapon would you choose ?

In talk.politics.guns The Lone Weasel <loneweasel@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Buck Mulligan <bkmulligan@xxxxxxxxxxx> said:
In talk.politics.guns The Lone Weasel
<loneweasel@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:


OTOH, I think I can get a good K31 for around $200, while
the Garand, if GunsAmerica is any indication, cost too
much.

So what about rechambering the K31 to .308? Is it commonly
done, maybe sporterized K31s rechambered & ready to go?

I believe you'd have to SHORTEN the chamber, as opposed to
reaming it out. Too much trouble.

Oh well.

Garands are CHEAP. $600 will get you a service grade from
the Civilian Marksmanship Program.

If I showed up at an NRA target match I'd probably be the
target. Neat rifles though, I'd like to shoot one someday.

Basically, you have to (a) be a U.S. Citizen, (b) provide proof of
age, (c) be a member of an affiliated organization,
(http://clubs.odcmp.com/cgi-bin/clubSearch.cgi.) and (d)
"provide proof of participation in a marksmanship related activity or
otherwise show familiarity with the safe handling of firearms and
range procedures," such as


* Current or past military service.
* Current or past law enforcement service
* Participation in a rifle, pistol, air gun or shotgun competition
(provide copy of results bulletin).
* Completion of a marksmanship clinic that included live fire
training (provide a copy of the certificate of completion or a
statement from the instructor).
* Distinguished, Instructor, or Coach status.
* Concealed Carry License.
* Firearms Owner Identification Cards that included live fire
training.
* FFL or C&R license.
* Completion of a Hunter Safety Course that included live fire
training.
* Certification from range or club official or law enforcement
officer witnessing shooting activity. A form for use in completing and
certifying your range firing can be downloaded from the CMP web site
at http://www.odcmp.com/forms/marksmanship.pdf
* No proof of marksmanship required if over age 60. proof of club
membership and citizenship required for all ages.

No need to become a [tempting] target. Every qualified citizen should
be part of the Civilian Marksmanship Program. Even you.
.